Some of the Best Psychology Books to Read in 2023

J.J. Pryor
Feedium
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11 min readApr 13, 2022

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A book with the title “My brain has too many tabs open” laying on a blanket beside a cup and cupcakes
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Ever wonder why people do what they do? How others can be just so damn stubborn or incessant? Why do our bosses always suck or our loved ones always argue? This curated list of psychology books can help answer those questions, and thousands more.

These books on psychology aren’t the normal dry textbooks you’d find in college classes. Each one of these has a unique style, a specific angle, and are at the very least an absolutely enthralling read.

The Best Psychology Books to Read in 2023

#1. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

by Oliver Sacks

The book cover of the book called The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat
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Book Summary:

In The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales, Oliver Sacks takes us on a deeply engrossing journey through the convoluted corridors of the human mind. The book is a compendium of case studies that involve patients with an array of neurological disorders that disrupt their perceptions, memories, and even their very identities. From a man who literally mistakes his wife for a hat to a musician who…

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J.J. Pryor
Feedium

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